Bruce Springsteen and the Promise of Rock 'n' Roll
Author | : Marc Dolan |
Publisher | : W. W. Norton & Company |
Total Pages | : 565 |
Release | : 2012-06-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780393084214 |
ISBN-13 | : 0393084213 |
Rating | : 4/5 (213 Downloads) |
Download or read book Bruce Springsteen and the Promise of Rock 'n' Roll written by Marc Dolan and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2012-06-04 with total page 565 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A vibrant biography of one of the greatest rock 'n' rollers, the America that made him, and the America he made. This smart, incisive biography traces Bruce Springsteen’s evolution from a young artist who wasn’t sure what he wanted to say to an acclaimed musician with a distinctive vision for a better society. Brilliantly analyzing and evoking Springsteen’s output, Marc Dolan unveils the pulsing heart of his music: its deep personal, political, and cultural resonances, which enabled Springsteen to reflect on his experiences as well as the world around him. The book is now updated with a new chapter on The Promise, Wrecking Ball, and the 2012 tour.